Learning & Development Specialist

Van-Meter; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Van Meter is seeking a Learning & Development Coordinator to help bring our programs to life. You will coordinate experiences, support development initiatives, maintain learning systems, and ensure employee-owners have tools to succeed.

This on-site Cedar Rapids role requires highly organized individuals who communicate effectively and work with diverse teams. You will collaborate with the L&D and People Operations teams to support growth, engagement, and a strong learning culture across the

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; post-secondary education or coursework preferred.
• Experience coordinating projects, programs, or initiatives with multiple deadlines.
• 2+ years in Learning & Development, HR, training administration, or related field preferred.
• Experience supporting learning management systems or related systems preferred.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Strong organizational, administrative, and customer service skills.
• Passion for helping others learn, grow and succeed.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support learning and development programs, initiatives, and events across the organization.
• Assist with onboarding, leadership development, internship programs, employee-owner development, employee engagement, and culture-building initiatives.
• Manage participant communications, enrollments, program records, completion tracking, reporting, and follow-up activities.
• Maintain learning systems, resources, and records while ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Administer compliance training, assessments, and feedback tools, including tracking completion and preparing reports.
• Support employee feedback survey processes through data management, reporting, and action plan tracking.
• Coordinate learning calendars, events, schedules, travel arrangements, materials, and meeting logistics.
• Provide exceptional service and support to employee-owners, leaders, vendors, and external partners.
• Assist with budget tracking, vendor payments, learning resources, certifications, grants, and development opportunities.
• Partner with Learning & Development and other People Operations team members to support employee-owner growth and engagement.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Relationship building

Initiative

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary education preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Van Meter is seeking a Learning & Development Coordinator to help bring our programs to life. You will coordinate experiences, support development initiatives, maintain learning systems, and ensure employee-owners have tools to succeed.

This on-site Cedar Rapids role requires highly organized individuals who communicate effectively and work with diverse teams. You will collaborate with the L&D and People Operations teams to support growth, engagement, and a strong learning culture across the